Harpeth Hall School Top 5 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (TN)

Girls Preparatory School Top 6 · Largest Endowment (TN)

Hutchison School Top 16 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (TN)

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Best Tennessee All-Girls Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 all-girls private high schools serving 3,163 students in Tennessee.

The all-girls private high schools in Tennessee include St. Mary's Episcopal School, Harpeth Hall School, and Hutchison School.

The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.

45% of all-girls private high schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 3,163

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 3,163

Tennessee All-Girls Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

3,163

Students

$32,575

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

18%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private high schools in Tennessee?

The all-girls private high schools in Tennessee include St. Mary's Episcopal School, Harpeth Hall School, and Hutchison School.

How many all-girls private high schools are located in Tennessee?

11 all-girls private high schools are located in Tennessee.

How diverse are all-girls private high schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee all-girls private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.

What percentage of all-girls private high schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

45% of all-girls private high schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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